Industry
DeVere Group expands Qatar presence
Increasing client demand has seen deVere Group move to larger premises in the Qatari capital of Doha, as it looks to take on more financial advisers and support staff.
Brexit stokes pension fears and uncertainty, say IFAs
British expats living overseas face a period of uncertainty around their retirement plans after the UK’s shocking decision to leave the European Union on Friday, according to IFA firms around the world.
Business as usual for Qrops, says STM
UK citizens will still be able to transfer their pensions to Europe via a qualifying recognised overseas pension scheme (Qrops) despite Britain voting to leave the European Union, says Alan Kentish, interim chief executive of STM Group.
Tax & Regulation | 24 Jun 16
Carney reassures markets as banks tumble
As banking stocks plummeted on Friday morning, Bank of England governor Mark Carney sought to remind the market that they are in good health and reassure investors the BoE stands ready to do whatever is needed.
Australia’s JBWere cuts adviser commissions
Australian financial advisers JBWere, a unit of National Australia Bank (NAB), plans to revamp its remuneration structure and cut adviser commission rates in line with changes in the domestic and global regulatory environment.